The winds blew and the skies opened up, but even a torrential downpour couldn’t put a damper on this year’s Hang Around Victor Day and Bicentennial parade.

“Actually spirits are pretty good,” said organizer and Victor Chamber President Mitch Donovan. “These people are upstate New Yorkers — they know what to expect, which means they don’t know what to expect. We had to put the festivities on hold for about an hour (because of the rain). We hope the vendors stay around, and we hope the spectators stay around.”

Between the raindrops the scents of grilled sausage, kettle corn and fried dough lured spectators. Athletes of all ages stepped up their game at the annual Victor YMCA 5K and Kids’ Fun Run. And there was no stopping the 50-unit grand bicentennial parade, which kicked off a year of commemorative activities in the town of Victor.

“I’m very humble about my control about the weather — it is nil,” said Donovan. “And we always hope and pray for the best."

Planning for next year's HAVD will begin again in mid-October.

For more photos and video from the event visit MPNnow.com or VictorPost.com.